Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $634
Ship comparison
Disney Wonder vs Norwegian Dawn
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn
- Cruises
- 53
- From
- $329
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999. Norwegian Dawn is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,340 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Disney Wonder if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or more adventure and nature: it outscores Norwegian Dawn for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 6.7) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Norwegian Dawn if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated staterooms or a lower starting fare: it outscores Disney Wonder for romantic (5.0 vs 2.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $329 (vs $634).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Wonder | Norwegian Dawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2002 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 83,000 | 92,250 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,340 |
| Crew | 945 | 1,073 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.6 | 39.4 (better) |
| Decks | 11 | 15 |
| Length | 964 ft | 965 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 28 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 53 |
| Upcoming sailings | 124 | 104 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 4–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $634 | $329 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Wonder leads on 4 of the ten, Norwegian Dawn on 3, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $634.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Dawn
As part of the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, Norwegian Dawn was built with freedom in mind, offering a choice of 14 dining options, 12 bars and lounges, the fitness center and spa, casino, pools and more.
Highlights
- The world-class Mandara Spa with full-service beauty salon
- Spectacular stage shows including The Second City comedy
- The largest suites on the sea for ultimate comfort and privacy
Sailing now
53 cruises on sale, from $329.
Questions
Disney Wonder or Norwegian Dawn?
Which is bigger, Disney Wonder or Norwegian Dawn?
Norwegian Dawn is bigger at 92,250 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Wonder. Disney Wonder carries 2,400 passengers and Norwegian Dawn carries 2,340.
Which ship is newer, Disney Wonder or Norwegian Dawn?
Norwegian Dawn is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1999 for Disney Wonder.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Dawn, with 39.4 gross tons per passenger against 34.6 on Disney Wonder. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Dawn, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Disney Wonder.
Which is better for families?
Disney Wonder scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Norwegian Dawn.
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